Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium
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Dennstaedtiaceae: Bracken fern

Plants reproduce by spores (without embryo or true flower). Large ferns with hairy rhizomes growing on the ground. Sori at or near the edges of the fronds.
Flora of North America: Discussion, key to genera (opens new window)
Flower Formula:   Glossary

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Dennstaedtia
cup fern
1 Photo of Dennstaedtia Sori round. 1f-segments (leaflets) cut. Images   Information
Pteridium
brake, bracken fern
1 Photo of Pteridium Sori linear, 1f-segment (leaflets) entire. Images   Information

Vascular Plants

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